MotherToBaby teratogen information specialist Dee Quinn, MS, CGC, will present "Update on Zika Infections in Pregnancy" on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 11a Pacific/1p Central/ 2p Eastern. The webinar is hosted by the National Society of Genetic Counselors, a MotherToBaby partner. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required at the following link: http://bit.ly/Zika2Webinar …
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World Birth Defects Day – March 3
March 3rd is World Birth Defects Day and MotherToBaby, along with more than 50 birth defects-related organizations around the world, is helping raise awareness of this critical global issue. The commemorative day not only helps raise awareness of the problem of birth defects, but also the importance of improving prevention strategies and research that will ultimately lead to fewer birth defects and a healthier society. We are proud to have teamed up with the North American Anti-Epileptic Drug …
New Study Seeks Safety Answers for High Cholesterol Treatments during Pregnancy
February 14, 2017 Treatments Bring Unique Challenges during Pregnancy with Inherited Form of High Cholesterol, Says MotherToBaby BRENTWOOD, TN – Just in time for February’s American Heart Month, MotherToBaby, a service of the international non-profit Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) that is dedicated to providing evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications during pregnancy, has launched a new observational …
#ZAPzika Bilingual Twitter Chat January 26
Frequently Asked Questions About Lead During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Frequently Asked Questions About Lead During Pregnancy & Breastfeeding What is lead and where is it found? Lead is a heavy metal. It can be found in many places such as cosmetics, children’s & costume jewelry, old paint, gasoline, and in many types of hobbies and industry. Read more What effects could lead have on my baby? High levels of lead during pregnancy can cause miscarriage and stillbirth. Other pregnancy problems such as low birth weight and premature delivery can also …
